The Salvation Army Songster Brigade in Greymouth.1930.

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DescriptionHere is a picture of the Salvation Army Songster Brigade in Greymouth 1930. My Mother Elsie Johnson (Nee Carter) 4th from left back row. My Father Norman Johnson 1st at left middle row, Uncle, Bob Johnson 2nd from right middle row, and my great aunt Lil Dixon 2nd from left front row.Date of Photo1930Map^[1]ContributorBeverley Letchford

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Location (city or town)GreymouthPersonElsie Johnson Elsie CarterNorman JohnsonBob JohnsonLil DixonOrganisation (eg business)The Salvation Army Songster Brigade EventThe Salvation Army Songster Brigade in Greymouth 1930

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Date Created27th November 2023CommentsRob Elwood
Lil Dixon married my Grandad George Dixon and they lived the rest of their lives in Picton.

Beverley Letchford

Rob Elwood Auntie Lil ended her days at Bethany Cottages in Chch where my Mum also was. She was Grandma Johnson's sister.

Joyce Elwood-Smith
Beverley Letchford Lil was our wonderful nana the only one we knew & we loved her to bits. Do you remember me Beverley... ?

Beverley Letchford

Joyce Elwood-Smith mm! No, I don't. Where would I know you from?

Joyce Elwood-Smith
Beverley Letchford Combined SA divisional events ChCh...

Beverley Letchford

Joyce Elwood-Smith where did you live?

Beverley Letchford

what was your maiden name? Smith?

Joyce Elwood-Smith
Beverley Letchford Elwood ...Spreydon Corps then Bishopdale.

Beverley Letchford

I'm sorry I don't remember you. Was Iris Elwwod related to you? I didn't know her but remember her dying in the Ballantynes fire. I think she went to Linwood

Beverley Hooper
Gosh. I can see a number of uncles and aunties and well known faces here.

Beverley Letchford

Beverley Hooper Do you remember me Beverley...I was Beverley Johnson from Christchurch.

Beverley Hooper
Beverley Letchford Yes I do Beverley. It's been a long time. Thelma mentioned you a while ago. Hope all is well with you.

Beverley Letchford

Beverley Hooper yes, thank's back living in Chch for the last 18 years and happy to be here. I regularly take Hazel Kerr (Goodisson) out. She is in a rest home here. I see Thelma occasionally...the last time she was taking Lauris out for lunch and I had Hazel and we sat together and chatted.

Beverley Hooper
Beverley Letchford that's so nice, Just looking at Hazel's mum in the photo. When you see Hazel next please remember me to her and give her my best.

Beverley Letchford

Beverley Hooper yes, I will. Probably see her Thursday or Friday.

Beverley Letchford

Beverley Hooper My Mum and Hazel's Mum were very close friends, also their Mum's were friends.

Jo Zuydendorp
Wow, young Elsie looks so much like a young Colleen.

Beverley Letchford

Jo Zuydendorp wow! I can't see it.

Jo Zuydendorp
Beverley Letchford I think it's the eyes.

Beverley Letchford

Jo Zuydendorp ok....perhaps....you knew your Mum better than I did. lol

Italina Sowman
Great old photo

Doris Blanchard
That’s a great photo to have Bev. I recognised uncle Bob and Auntie Lil right away. That was taken 4 years before I was born in Greymouth.

Maree Lewis
A lovely clear, photo. Thank you.

John Rosanowski
As well as the music, the "Sallies" provided a great deal of social care in their communities. My grandparents were burnt out and it was the Sallies that immediately came to their aid.
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Beverley Letchford

John Rosanowski and they are still helping where they can.

Gwenda Galbraith
I see Nana ( Lil Dixon),
second from the left in the front row.
Xxx
Thanks for sharing Rob.
Gwenda Galbraith.

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The Salvation Army Songster Brigade in Greymouth.1930.